Beneath the Waves is an Australian short film staring Higin Prazmo and Kris Felix, written and directed by James Cunningham, produced by Presidential Productions and filmed along the remote Western Australian coastline.
Two brothers (Higin Prazmo and Kris Felix) set out on a surfing trip that becomes more than just a quest for big waves. Haunted by past grievances and lingering tensions, the brothers paddle out into the vast ocean, seeking not only the perfect wave but also a chance to heal the wounds that have kept them apart.
Each swell and every twist of the tide uncovers buried emotions, testing the limits of their fragile brotherly bonds. The power of the ocean reminds us that even in the face of adversity, forgiveness and redemption can reshape the very fabric of our lives. The crashing waves become a metaphor for the turbulent journey they must navigate, ultimately leading the brothers to a deeper understanding and a chance to rebuild the foundations of their relationship.
Written & Directed - James Cunningham
Featuring - Higin Prazmo and Kris Felix
Producers - Vanessa Abbott, James Cunningham and Slade Phillips
Cinematography - Matt Loucas
Editor - Vivek Asri
Original Score - Sebastian Benegas
Title Design by - Allan Phin
"FINALIST"
Sicily International Film Festival 2018
Sicily, Italy
"OFFICIAL SELECTION"
International Film Festival 2018
London, United Kingdom
"SEMI-FINALIST"
A Rebel Minded Film Festival 2018
New York City, USA
"SEMI-FINALIST"
Kathmandu World Film Festival (KWFF) 2018
Kathmandu, Nepal
"OFFICIAL SELECTION"
Oz International Film Festival 2018
Melbourne, Australia
"OFFICIAL SELECTION"
Paladino d'Oro Sport Film Festival 2018
Palermo, Italy
"OFFICIAL SELECTION"
Inshort Film Festival 2018
Lagos, Nigeria
"OFFICIAL SELECTION"
International Shorts Film Festival 2018
Melbourne, Australia
"OFFICIAL SELECTION"
International Film Festival on Water 2018
Bangalore, India
Beneath the Waves was produced with the support of...
Special thanks to...
Australian Cinematographers Society, Australian Cinematographer Magazine, Camera Electronic Perth, Linda Cunningham, Jen Ducasse, Zachary Durrant, Go Surf Perth, Jordan Gibson, Jake Gulliver, Fabio Ignacio Junior, Ron Johanson OAM ACS, Namrata Khetia, Evan Ledger, Matty Loucas Visuals, Marina Montecasciano, Mullalloo Surf Life Saving Club, Chrissie Payne and Drew Taylor.